Matthew Eastwood

Head of EV Infrastructure, Consumer Incentives and Fleets, Low Carbon Economy Directorate, Transport Scotland

Matthew Eastwood is Head of EV Infrastructure, Consumer Incentives and Fleets in Transport Scotland’s Low Carbon Economy Directorate, where his focus is on Scotland’s public EV charging infrastructure and the decarbonation of cars and light commercial vehicles. Matt has worked in the transport sector for almost 20 years, primarily focusing on transport technology and decarbonisation. His previous roles include Head of Innovation and Supply Chain in Transport Scotland, Head of Cities for Scotland and North East England at technology company Uber, and Head of Transport at the Energy Saving Trust. He has also held roles providing consultancy to support fleet electrification and in developing the car club sector in the UK.

My Speaker Sessions

Wednesday 29 November 2023

10:45

The Vision for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Scotland

10:45 - 11:05 EVs and EV Infrastructure
  • Overview of the key elements of the Scottish Government’s Vision for Scotland’s Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network published earlier this year.
  • Insights into how the Vision fits within the Scottish Government’s overall approach to growing Scotland’s public electric vehicle charging network.
  • Update on progress with the £60m EV Infrastructure Fund (EVIF) aimed at mobilising private investment through a partnership approach with Scotland’s local authorities.

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